Infants born prematurely frequently develop respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn because they have too few alveoli to exchange O2 and CO2 efficiently

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


FALSE

Anatomy & Physiology

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Which of the following is not required for osmosis to occur?

A) selectively permeable membrane B) water C) cellular energy D) concentration gradient

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Salivary secretion:

a. is controlled by both conditioned and unconditioned reflexes b. is controlled only by hormones c. is controlled only by sympathetic nerves d. is more watery when stimulated by the sympathetic nerves e. none of the above

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Beth was born with cleft palate in which her hard palate was not completely fused. Determine the affected bones and predict the impact on the oral and nasal cavities

What will be an ideal response?

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Urine pH is never basic (pH > 7)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology